TUTORIALS

10 Common Flashing Errors With Solutions

08/21/2023

374529

If you are an experienced user in 3uTools, you probably encountered some error codes when you flash or restore in Easy Flash. The first thing you should do is check the latest update in 3uTools, we have been updating many new versions to optimize 3uTools, don't forget to click Check Update in it.


Today we summarize some common errors with the solutions,  so that users could figure out the problem without any confusion.


So if you have met one of the errors at below, you could fix the problem from the general tips. Or if you failed after multiple tries, you can appoint with Apple Service to check the hardware problem. 


10 Common Flashing Errors With Solutions


Common Errors: 


1. Error: Please connect the device.

2. Error: Unable to read ECID.

3. Error: Unable to read Nonce.

4. Error: Unable to enter Recovery Mode from Normal Mode.

5. Error: Unable to enter Recovery Mode from DFU Mode.

6. Error: Unable to detect the iDevice type.

7. Error: Unable to load IBEC.

8. Error: Unable to load RAMDISK.

9. Error: Unable to enter Recovery Mode

10. Error: Unable to restore iDevice(-1)


More error codes with solutions you could find here.  


If you meet other errors, please send us a screenshot via Feedback, so that we can help you.


10 Common Flashing Errors With Solutions


Why did you fail?


1. The USB cable is broken or counterfeit.

2. The USB port is unstable.

3. Your computer drives are abnormal.

4. Probably is a hardware problem on the iOS device.


General tips:


1. Connect with an original USB cable and try again.

2. Using the rear USB port on your PC will make the flash process more stable.

3. If it is the driver problem, you are suggested to fix it by using iTunes Utility from Toolbox 

4. If all failed, you could try to restore again by iTunes.

5. You can contact Apple Support if the device is under warranty.

6. You can also visit the Apple store to check whether it is a hardware problem.


3uTools is an all-in-one tool to help iOS users to manage their files and data, it can't fix any hardware problems for you. 

Windows
Mac OS
iOS
Linux
3uTools
Win 64-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
Download
Win 32-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
Download
3uTools V3.18
2025-09-18
Please use the 3uTools PC client to install the iOS client:
1、 Install either the Windows or Mac version of 3uTools on your computer
2、 Open the PC client and connect your device to the computer via USB cable
3、 After the connection is successful, wait for the computer to automatically install the mobile app for the device, or locate “Install Mobile App” on the computer and manually click to install.
3uTools
deb file
v3.01 2025-11-20
Download
rpm file
v3.01 2025-11-20
Download
Windows
iOS
Android
3uAirPlayer
Win 64-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
Download
Win 32-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
Download
iOS Device Mirroring (No App Required)
1、 Install 3uAirplayer on the Windows PC
2、 Open Control Center and select Screen Mirroring
3、 From the list, choose your PC to start mirroring
4、 Or connect your iOS device to the PC via USB to begin mirroring
Scan to get "3uAirPlayer" App